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Professional Golden Reel and Emmy-nominated sound designer Wes Otis brings you richly detailed audio for your tabletop games. They’re mixed to be played in the background, adding ambience to your storytelling, LARP or board game without being a distraction. Wes has taken his 30 years of game mastering... [click here for more]

100 Wargaming Tips
The year is 2006 and the place is the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America. A young man tentatively speaks these first, tentative words:
“Today is Thursday August 17, 2006. This is the first podcast of the CWF Game Discussions blog….now we’re gonna cue our intro music.”
More than six years and tens of thousands of... [click here for more]

In the time of the ancient gods, dragons ruled the skies and kingdoms rose and fell at the end of a sword... Dark orchestrations, chanting choirs, mystical melodies and medieval minstrel songs sets the perfect mood as you traverse dark kingdoms ruled by wizards and warriors to battle alongside barbarian hordes, elven mages and knights of legend. This item is available as a full-album download only.... [click here for more]

Henry Hyde Wargaming Author
Henry Hyde comes back on the show for his third appearance. Henry talks about his book the Wargaming Compendium, wargaming, and what he’s been up to.
In a special segment after the show Henry and Jonathan discuss Jonathan’s Ancient Rome inspired imagi-nation campaign the War of Latinian Expansion. Jonathan is blending computer gaming with... [click here for more]

5 Tips to Turn OFF a Potential Wargamer
It isn’t easy to run a good demo game, participation game, or event at a gaming convention. This episode shares 5 tips to AVOID…unless you want to turn off a would be wargamer. Just kidding!
When listening to this episode keep in mind the tips to turn off a would be wargamer are presented facetiously. Use this episode as things... [click here for more]

Turn Your Girlfriend Into a Gamer with Aaron Bostian
Aaron Bostian shares the story on how he introduced tabletop gaming to his wife and how she became a gamer. His experiences can be helpful to those of us who wish that our significant other (boys and girls alike) could participate in a hobby that we love.
Do you have a success story to share? If so, don’t be shy. We’d... [click here for more]

5 Tips to Turn OFF a Potential Wargamer
It isn’t easy to run a good demo game, participation game, or event at a gaming convention. This episode shares 5 tips to AVOID…unless you want to turn off a would be wargamer. Just kidding!
When listening to this episode keep in mind the tips to turn off a would be wargamer are presented facetiously. Use this episode as things... [click here for more]

Con Industry Guests Do’s & Don’ts with Jay Libby
Ever attend a con only to have a less than great experience? Maybe the GMs were lacking. Perhaps the Guests of Honor seemed bored. Or maybe the other attendees were rude.
Jay Libby, frequent Guest of Honor at TotalCon, shares his tips for success. With his advice convention Guests of Honor, and attendees alike, are... [click here for more]

Meet the Mythwits Podcast
Featured guest Peter “Blix” Bryant discusses the Mythwits podcast. This live video podcast is his newest endeavor in the field of gaming and geekdom.
The pair chat about TotalCon and podcasting. Blix gives an update on his successful Kickstarter project for Rogue Chess. Jonathan announces that he will be a future guest on the Mythwits podcast... [click here for more]

How Jonathan Became a Wargamer
Listener Andrew submitted a question on Facebook asking how Jonathan got into wargaming. In this episode Jonathan answers. The tale begins with Warhammer 40k, touches down at War at Sea, then finishes with Henry Hyde and historical wargaming.
Stone Ape Podcast
#19: New England Gaming Vegas with Jonathan Reinhart
Listener Andrew’s question... [click here for more]

HuzzahCon 2014
Special guest Dean Emmerson is a member of the Maine Historical Wargamers Association, which organizesHuzzahCon in Portland, Maine. He joins the episode to share why you need to attend HuzzahCon 2014. Some of the highlights are shared. Dean and Jonathan discuss great places to eat in Portland, Maine.
The duo express their love for the Boston Trained Bandsgaming club... [click here for more]

Age of Empires 2 HD
Almost 20 years ago Microsoft released one of the most incredible real time strategy (RTS) computer games ever. More recently they updated and optimized the classic Age of Empires (AoE) 2 to work on modern computers. Age of Empires 2 HD is quite a game.
For a limited time you can purchase it for $2.49 (regularly $9.99) via Steam. If you do, be sure to look us... [click here for more]

Great Wargamer Destinations
Summer is a time to relax and go on vacation. Why not also gather some inspiration for wargaming to boot?
Jonathan shares a few of his favorite wargamer destinations. If we didn’t cover one of your’s, then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at cwfgamecast@wargamingforums.com.
USS Constitution in Boston,... [click here for more]

Kickstarter for Wargamers
Kickstarter is a crowdfunding website that can help games to be produced, which would otherwise not see the light of day. Behind this image exists a danger that all wargamers need to be aware of. When properly handled Kickstarter can be hugely powerful for all involved.
Jonathan shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of Kickstarter. If we didn’t... [click here for more]

Wargaming With Kids
Jonathan shares tips for adults hoping to get kids into wargaming. These are also useful for wargaming parents looking to find a wargaming event at which their child can play.
Simplify the rules
Fun is the goal
Durability is important
BONUS: Whenever you see the name Mike Paine as a GM at a game day or a convention you NEED to sign up to play... [click here for more]

Henry Hyde Editor of Miniature Wargames now with Battlegames.
Henry Hyde reveals lots of amazing news to the Wargaming Recon audience before anyone else!
Editor Henry Hyde is back to discuss the upcoming release to his book, the Wargaming Compendium, and his role as the newest editor of Miniature Wargames magazine.
Henry first appeared in Episode 58: Henry Hyde and Battlegames Magazine,... [click here for more]

Aaron Bostian blogging at the Fancy Wars.
Aaron shares the many ways that he gives back in his community. Jonathan discusses the 3 mile walk he is doing on May 18, 2013 to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. You canDONATE HERE.
We also discuss:
Listener Richard Crawley from the U.K. has his latest e-mail read on how he’s given back.
100th episode plans
You can Sponsor... [click here for more]

Building an Affordable Game Table.
How to have a game table is a question many gamers posit. Each has specific needs to fulfill in their attempt to obtain their very own game table. Who wouldn’t like to have a flat space on which to command armies of pewter and plastic toy soldiers?
Game Table PDFs
Game Table Parts List
Game Table Drawing
We also discuss:
100th... [click here for more]

Interviewing Jonathan.
Ever wonder what makes Jonathan tick? Listener Aaron Bostian turns the tables, takes the mic, and serves as host for this special episode.
Jonathan is in the hot seat while Aaron interviews him about his life and gaming. We hope you enjoy this peak behind the curtain.
Aaron’s Questions:
How did you specifically develop an interest in historical wargaming,... [click here for more]

Black Powder Explosion.
This episode predates the name Wargaming Recon.
We hope you will enjoy this one from the vault, it is a hugely popular episode.
Jonathan J. Reinhart and former co-host Tom Barbalet discuss their weeks in gaming. Jonathan focuses on the Cataclysm expansion to World of Warcraft. Tom discusses a recent trip to a local game store, which he previously described as “unfriendly”... [click here for more]

WWPD News From the Front and Steven MacLauchlan
This episode predates the name Wargaming Recon.
We hope you will enjoy this one from the vault, it is one of the most popular episode in Wargaming Recon history! Not bad considering Jonathan was too ill to host.
Former co-host Tom Barbalet’s records this very special 50th episode to cover for Jonathan who was sick with the zombie flu (actually,... [click here for more]

Black Powder Explosion.
This episode predates the name Wargaming Recon.
We hope you will enjoy this one from the vault, it is the 2nd most popular episode in Wargaming Recon history! Not bad considering it was originally released April 14, 2011.
Jonathan J. Reinhart and former co-host Tom Barbalet record together for the first time since Jonathan was sick with the zombie flu (actually, a... [click here for more]

This classic episode features host Jonathan J. Reinhart as he discusses Huzzah Con 2011 (click to go register). He chats about the games he will be playing and why he is attending the con with his wife. Jonathan highlights some other games that he wishes he could play. He manages to insert a reference to deceased estates while discussing the bring and buy on Sunday.
For those attending the con Jonathan... [click here for more]

This classic episode features host Jonathan J. Reinhart and former co-host Tom Barbalet as they discuss Jonathan’s trip to Huzzah Con 2011. Jonathan provides a brief overview of Huzzah and some sights to see in Portland, Maine. Almost the entire show is devoted to a discussion of Huzzah Con 2011. Jonathan describes the first game he played, Raiders of Sulu Sea by Mike Paine, which used homegrown... [click here for more]

Neil Shuck and Force on Force
This episode predates the name Wargaming Recon.
We hope you will enjoy this one from the vault, it is one of the most popular episode in Wargaming Recon history! Not bad considering Jonathan was too ill to host.
Former co-host Tom Barbalet and guest Neil Shuck, of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast, analyzeOsprey Publishing‘s Force on Force rules. The... [click here for more]

Henry Hyde and Battlegames Magazine
This episode predates the name Wargaming Recon.
We hope you will enjoy this one from the vault, it is one of the most popular episodes in Wargaming Recon history! Not bad considering Jonathan was too ill to host.
Host Jonathan J. Reinhart and guest Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames Magazine, discuss a myriad of topics. Jonathan gets Henry to reveal some... [click here for more]

Host Jonathan J. Reinhart begins the show with a monologue on the responsibility podcasters have to their listeners (inspired by the latest installment of his column at TrollITC, read How Kevin Smith Rekindled My Podcasting Flame). The show discusses Huzzah Convention 2012 held in Portland, Maine.
Jonathan discusses all things Huzzah Con 2012 including his thoughts on the First Battle of Sacket’s... [click here for more]

Host Jonathan J. Reinhart hosts the 75th episode of the podcast! On the show he reviews a book, updates the Battlegames Magazine situation, reviews Wunderlist, and gives in depth coverage of the Battlefront announcement.
This is the 75th episode! Thank you for hanging around. The new podcast equipment is discussed. Check out photographs on the Facebook page. Wunderlist.com, free task management... [click here for more]

Russ Lockwood, editor of Wally Simon’s Secrets of Wargame Design Volume 1, is the guest. He discusses being a game designer, editor, and publisher. Some discussion of his Napoleonic ruleset Snappy Nappy ensues. ... [click here for more]

5 Reasons to NOT Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store.
Also discussed:
Tabletop Conquest Solo Wargame Overview
20 Questions: Wargamer Edition
5 Reasons to NOT Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store
The FLGS is NOT friendly
The FLGS does NOT stock merchandise you need
The FLGS is NOT local
The FLGS does NOT support the hobby
The FLGS is unsanitary
Read Back to the Keep’s... [click here for more]

5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store.
Also discussed:
Dedhampton Revolution Update
TotalCon 2013 Plans
Troll in the Corner Podcast Network August 2012 Stats
5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store
The FLGS has better customer service
The FLGS lets you try before you buy
The FLGS is building a community
The FLGS contains hidden treasures
The... [click here for more]

Civ IV: Colonization.
Also discussed:
New Logo by Jeremy Kostiew
Mailbag: Responses to Ep 79: 5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your FLGS
“Buy” episodes, for free, on Wargame Vault
Civilization 4: Colonization
Is a great source of inspiration and information for my Dedhampton Revolution historical what-if campaign. Each nation has a different bonus and choice of different leaders... [click here for more]

Wally Simon’s More Secrets of Wargame Design Volume 2.
Imagine a booklet answering your questions on game design. It inspires you to modify your favorite game rules to suit your needs. That’s what this booklet does.
Editor Russ Lockwood is back to discuss the 2nd installment of the Wally Simon series of Secrets of Wargame Design. Pick up your copy of Wally Simon’s More... [click here for more]